ανθρακούχο νερό
anthrakoúcho neró
ανθρακούχο νερό (anthrakoúcho neró) is the Greek phrase for sparkling water.
This phrase is used to refer to water that contains carbon dioxide gas to create bubbles.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective ανθρακούχο means carbonated and is derived from the Greek word for carbon, άνθρακας.
How do you pronounce it?
anthrakoúcho neró
Did you know?
- In Greece, if you order νερό in a restaurant, the waiter will often ask you if you want it ανθρακούχο or φλατ. The English word 'flat' has been adopted to describe still water.
- The word νερό for 'water' actually comes from an ancient word meaning 'young' or 'fresh'. Originally, the Greeks used the phrase νεαρὸν ὕδωρ to describe fresh water.
- The word άνθρακας in ανθρακούχο νερό means both 'carbon' and 'coal'. This links the bubbles in your water directly to the mineral used for fuel.
Examples in context
- Ένα ανθρακούχο νερό, παρακαλώ.One sparkling water, please.
- Θέλω ένα ανθρακούχο νερό, παρακαλώ.Thelo ena anthrakoucho nero, parakalo.I want a sparkling water, please.
- Έχετε ανθρακούχο νερό στο μενού;Echete anthrakoucho nero sto menou;Do you have sparkling water on the menu?
- Προτιμώ το ανθρακούχο νερό από το απλό.Protimo to anthrakoucho nero apo to aplo.I prefer sparkling water over still water.
Example conversation
Eleni and Nikos are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- Ελένη EleniΝίκο, τι θα παραγγείλεις;Níko, ti tha parangeíleis?Nikos, what will you order?
- Νίκος NikosΘα πάρω ένα ανθρακούχο νερό.Tha páro éna anthrakoúcho neró.I will have a sparkling water.
- Ελένη EleniΘα θέλεις και μια φέτα λεμόνι;Tha thélis kai mia féta lemóni?Would you like a slice of lemon too?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, θα ήταν τέλειο.Nai, tha ítan téleio.Yes, that would be perfect.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries νερό, CC BY-SA 4.0.
